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TM9-424 6inch Gun M1900 Barbette M1900
TM9-424 6inch Gun M1900 Barbette M1900
. TM 9-424
This TM supersedes OF'SB 6-B-16, dated 4 Aug 42, and WDTB 9-424-1, dated 30 Oct 44 .
This TM supersedes vortions of ordnance Documents No . 1680, dated 1 Mar 18, and No . 1688,
dated 9 Oct 12, which apply to the materiel covered in this TIM however, these Ordnance
Documents remain in force until incorporated in all other affected TM's or specifically rescinded.
6-INCH
SEACOAST MATERIEL:
GUN M1900 MOUNTED ON
BARRETTE CARRIAGE M1900
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Wz4R DEPARTMENT
RESTRICTED .
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knowledge or possession .
WAR DEPARTMENT
Washington 25, D. C., 26 March 1945
TM 9-424, 6-inch Seacoast Materiel : Gun M1900 Mounted on
Barbette Carriage M1900, is published for the information and guidance of all concerned.
r"
G. C. MARSHALL,
Chief of Stag .
OFFICIAL :
J. A. ULIO,
Major General,
The Adjutant General.
DISTRIBUTION : AGF (10) ; ASF (2) ; S Div ASF (1) ; T of Opns (10) ;
CONTENTS
Paragraphs
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1--
5- 50
5- 59
5-
5-- 11
9- 18
12- 18
III. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19- 25
18- 24
IV. Lubrication . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .
26-- 28
24- 30
29- 32
30-- 33
33- 40
33- 55
41- 49
55-- 58
VIII . Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .
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58-- 59
51- 58
60- 66
CHAPTER 4. AMMUNITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
59- 69
67- 82
70--1d0
83-109
109--124
125-?27
128"-X29
13(X-133
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION
I; Description of gun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . ..
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This TM supersedes OFSB 6-E-16, dated 4 Aug 42, and WDTl3 9-424-1, dated 30 Oct 44 .
This TM supersedes portions of Ordnance Documents No . 1680, dated 1 Mar 18, and No . 1688,
dated 9 Oct 12, which apply to the materiel covered in this TM ; however, these Ordnance
Dot7urnents remain in force until incorporated is all other affected TM's or specifically rescinded .
CHAPTER i -- INTRODUCTION
1.
SCOPE.
a.
(1) The Artillery Gun Book (0.0 . Form 5825) is used for the
purpose of keeping an accurate record of the materiel . It must always remain with the materiel . The book is divided as follows :
Record of assignment ; battery commander's daily gull record ; inspector's record of examination. This book should be in the possession of the organization at all times, and its completeness of records
and its whereabouts are the responsibility of the battery commander.
It must also contain date of issuance of the materiel, by whom used,
and the place where issued. If a new gun is installed on the carriage,
all data recorded in the old book with reference to sights, mounts,
etc, must be copied into the new book before the old book is relinquished . If a gun book is lost, it should be replaced at once and
all entries brought up to date. Additional copies may be obtained by
requisition to Office, Chief of Ordnance, Office Service Division,
Supply Branch, Attention: SPOGA-5, Washington 25, D. C., on WD
AGO Form No. 445.
Pars . 2-3
Introduction
CHARACTERISTICS .
TM 9-424
Introduction
Pars. 3--4
The
The
TABULATED DATA .
a. Gun M1900.
Type of barrel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . Built-up
Type of breech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . Lever-pull
Type of breechbiock (interrupted thread) . . . . . . . . . . Four-sector parallel
Caliber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 in .
Length of bore- . . . . . . . . . .-- . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SO cal
Total length (muzzle to breech face) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . 310.4 in.
Length of barrel . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . .. . . .. . . ._.. . . ._. . . ... . . . . . 302 .9 in.
Length of rifling . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._ . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 254.14 in.
Rifling (original tube) :
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Twist, right-hand, semi-cubial parabola . . . . . . . . Starts one turn 50 cal
and increases to one
turn 2 S cal
Prior to 1918
After 1918
Par. 4
Introduction
7M 9-424
Ammunition .
d.
e.
Recoil Mechanism.
Traverse .
Traverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 360 deg
One handwheel turn . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 .78 deg
Effort required to traverse . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 lb
Operation . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual
g.
Elevation .
TM 9-424
Par . S
CHAPTER 2 ,--GUN AND CARRIAGE
Section I
DESCRIPTION OF GUN
5.
GUN BARREL.
f. The tube is bored to form chamber and bore. The seat for the
gas check pad is at the rear of the powder chamber. The powder
chamber at the front narrows to form the centering slope which guides
the projectile into the forcing cone. The forcing cone is tapered to
guide the projectile rotating band into the rifting. The bore is rifled
throughout .
g. The tubes for M1900 have an estimated life of 800 rounds. On
guns having the original tube (not relined), the rifling is semi-cubical
parabola and not uniform. On guns which have been relined, the
rifling is usually uniform.
h. In cases where the seats for the gas check pads have been enlarged, a marking place is fastened to the hinge plate, which states
the extent of enlargement in size and the advance of the gas check
seat in the tube, These guns require special rings, gas check pads, and
spindle disk, and some may be found to have an enlarged obturator
spindle.
.
i. The breech hinge plate is stamped with the model of gun,
name of manufacturer, and year of manufacture.
The muzzle face is marked with the model of gun, name of manufacturer, and year of manufacture. The weight of the complete gun
is indicated and, if it has been relined, the year of relining is marked.
The muzzle face is scored with witness tines for use of the muzzle bore
sight during orientation of the gun.
5
Par . 5
Gun and Carriage
TAIL 9-424
RA PD 39858
TM 9-424
Par. 5
$A PID 39959
RA PD 39856
Pars. 6-7
6.
TM 9-424
a. The breech mechanism is of the lever-pull type with a foursector interrupted parallel thread breechblock. When the breechblock
is opened by the operating lever, three operations are performed.
(1) The first movement of the lever (fig. 4) rotates the breech
block until stopped by the breechblock stop. At the same time the
firing mechanism slide is moved away from the firing lever thus preventing the guri from being fired when the breech is not locked. At
this point, the threaded sectors of the breechblock are disengaged from
the threaded sectors in the breech bushing, and the translating teeth
of the pinion start to engage the translating teeth on the gear segment
(fig. 12).
(2) Further movement of the lever draws the breechblock to the
rear until the stop flange strikes the bottom of the stop groove in the
carrier (fig. 5) . As the breechblock reaches the end of translation to
the rear, the inner end of the latch bolt slides down the inclined groove
on the breechblock pallet, and the outer end of the latch bolt is with(fig..
drawn from the latch bolt seat
13).
(3) Continuing the pull on the lever draws the breechblock carrier away from the gun (fig. 14) and, as the latch lever clears the
tripping stud, the latch bolt is forced by the latch lever into the well
in the breechblock, locking the breechblock to the carrier.
OBTILTRATIQN.
TM 9-424
Par. 7
NO COMBUSTION PRESSURE
SPACE (EXAGGERATED)
RA PG 95214
Par. 7
TM 9-424
RA PD 95129
TM 9-424
Pars. 7--8
GROUND ON GUN
PRIMER FUZE\
RA PD 95157
d. The spindle (fig. 20) has an annular groove which engages the
yoke of the firing mechanism to hold the latter in place. Sack of the
groove, the spindle is threaded to take the spindle nut which holds
the spindle ball washer in place.
8.
a.
FIRING MECHANISM.
The firing mechanism (fig. 22) for the Gun M1.994 is intended
It consists of the following parts -(fig. 40) . slide, slide catch, slide housing yoke pin, ejector,
firing leaf, contact clip, safety bar, firing cable, circuit breaker contact,
circuit breaker housing, and circuit breaker housing bracket.
for use with either electric or friction primers.
b. The gun cannot be fired unless the breech is fully closed and
locked .
(].) It cannot be fired with the lanyard for as soon as the breechblock starts to rotate in closing, the safety bar enters the groove in the
side of the firing leaf, preventing movement of the leaf to the rear .
(2) It cannot be fired electrically because the firing circuit is not
completed until the breech is fully closed and locked.
(3) The primer which resembles a blank rifle cartridge with a
knob-ended wire protruding from the base, is inserted into primer
chamber of the obturator spindle.
(4) When firing by lanyard, the firing leaf is pulled back and pulls
the wire of the primer rearward . This action fires the friction primer.
When fired electrically, the closing of the breech completes the circuit
and the primer merely awaits the electrical impulse from the magneto.
c. Firing Circuit. The gun is fired electrically by the magneto
which is mounted on the traversing handwheel bracket
Pars. 9-10
Thk 9-424
Section 11
DESCRIPTION OF CARRIAGE
9.
GENERAL.
PEDESTAL .
TM 9-424
Pars . 10-12
are provided for cleaning the interior and to give access to the 360degree electrical contact- ring. The joints . between manhole covers
and pedestal are kept watertight by means of gaskets.
(1) The extension of the cylindrical part is finished to form a
seat for the traversing wormwheel.
(2) An annular boss in the bottom of the pedestal forms a bear
ing for the lower end of the pivot yoke. The upper cylindrical part
of the pedestal maintains the pivot yoke in a vertical position .
(3) The weight of the revolving parts is supported by a plain
roller thrust bearing between the pivot yoke and the annular bore
on the pedestal base.
11.
PIVOT YOKE .
a. The pivot yoke has two vertical prongs which bear the trun
nion beds for the trunnion bearings and cradle . The shield supports
are fitted into finished recesses in the outer faces of the prongs. These
supports are also bolted to the prongs of the pivot yoke. Annular
projections on the pivot yoke prevent entry of water into the pedestal
bearings, The ends of the cored hole in the stern are closed with
plugs. The traversing gear case and the platform brackets are bolted
to the prongs. Two oilholes are provided in the pivot yoke for oiling
the upper pedestal bearing, and an oil pipe leads from a third hole to
the thrust bearing at the lower end of the pivot yoke .
12.
Par. 12
TM 9-424
RA P[1 39,896
TM 9-424
Pars. 12-13
RA PD 39900
Pars . 13-14
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keeps the face of the pinion teeth in contact with those on the rack,
thus eliminating backlash .
(1) The inner edge of the ring is graduated in yards for sub- caliber range, the outer edge in yards for service range, and between
these two scales the ring is graduated in degrees of elevation. The
degree marks on the elevating scales are determined by the use of
a clinometer supported by a zest placed in the muzzle of the gun
after gun is mounted upon the carriage. NOTE : Some range drums
have been modified so that calibration is in mils. When so graduated,
height of site does not affect scale.
(2) As the ranges corresponding to different angles of elevation
above the horizontal depend upon the height at which the gun is
mounted above sea level, the range scale must be graduated after
mounting. This should never be done except tinder the supervision
of the Ordnance Department .
(3) A range pointer is attached to the range drum bracket and
a shoulder guard is attached to the cradle and spring cylinder head .
14.
TRAVERSING MECHANISM.
TM 9-424
P a rs. 1 4-15
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traverse right or left by contacting the stop arm bolted to the lower
side of the left platform bracket.
f. Shoulder guards are bolted to cradle and spring cylinder heads
on each side of the gun to protect gunners from injury during recoil
and counterrecoil.
g. A shoulder rest is attached to the platform bracket on the
right (traversing) side of the gun.
15 .
a.
LIGHTING
The
SYSTEM .
current
for lighting is
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also an engineer's plug box do the top of the left platform bracket
for a portable lamp .
Pars . 15-19
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17 .
GUNNER'S PLATFORMS.
18.
LOADING TRAY .
Section 111
OPERATION
19.
TM 9-424
Par. 19
RA PD 39$64
Par. 19
TM 9-424
RA PD 39861
Screw up the fuze with the fuze wrench, but without using
TM 9-424
Pars. 20-22
RA PD 39852
TO TRAVERSE .
a. The mount is traversed by turning the handwheel of the mechanism on the right side . When tracking, the gun pointer will match
the azimuth reading (fig. 11) with plotting room supplied data. For
operation of sighting and fire control equipment, refer to chapter 3.
21 .
TO LOAD .
a. Spent Primer Ejection . After around has been fired, with the
breech completely closed, raise the slide catch by pressing upward
on the handle of the catch (fig. 15) . This movement of the slide
will eject the fired primer.
b. Breech Opening. Grasp the breech operating lever and pull
it out of latch . Pull lever to rotate breechblock (fig. 12) and continue the motion to swing the block clear of the gun (figs. 13 and 14).
Hold the breech open to the full extent to prevent interference with
the operation of loading.
21
Par. 22
TM 9-424
RA P1 39864
TM 9-424
Pars. 23-24
TRAVERSING HANDWHEEL
TO FIRE.
a. Electrical Firing. The gun will be fired electrically by operating the magneto lever, except in the case of power failure or a
broken firing circuit.
b. Manual Firing . To fire manually, using friction primer, a lanyard is attached to the lanyard loop on the firing lever, and the
lanyard pulled with a quick strong pull (not a jerk).
c.
Misfire.
TO UNLOAD .
Pars . 24-27
TM 9-424
to the ogive of the projectile. The head, however, must have an outside diameter of 5 1/s to 5 3/4 inches and a central opening at least
33/4 inches in diameter and 6 inches long to clear the point-detonating
fuze.
b. Dummy Ammunition . The dummy projectile may be extracted by inserting the hand extractor through the hole in the base
of the projectile and pulling it back quickly to release the band from
the chamber forcing cone. Push projectile forward and repeat if
necessary. Withdraw projectile from gun.
25 .
AFTER FIRING.
c.
Replace covers for direct fire sights, gun muzzle, and breech .
Section IV
LUBRICATION
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Gun and Carriage
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TM 9-424
Par . 27
AA PD 95166
Pa rs . 27-29
(2)
TM 9-424
Dirt or other foreign matter should not be allowed to drop into any
of the lubricant reservoirs .
28.
a.
h.
e.
Section V
MALFUNCTIONS AND CORRECTIONS
29.
a. Misfire.
(1) If it is uncertain whether primer has fired, eject the primer
after two attempts to fire with the magneto, using the butterfly net
to catch the primer. Examine the primer.
(a) If examination shows that the primer has not fired, either
the primer was defective or the electric firing circuit was broken.
Proceed as in step (2), below.
(b) If examination shows that the primer has fired, either a hang
fire has occurred or the charge has failed to ignite. Proceed as in
step (3), below.
(2) PRIMER Is NOT HEARD To FIRE. Make two attempts to
fire the primer. Remove primer, insert new primer, and fire.
(a) If new primer fires, then preceding primer was defective.
(b) If new primer fails to fire, it indicates that the magneto firing
circuit is defective. Check the firing circuit, tightening connections
or contacts, and replacing broken wires. If primer still does not fire,
use friction primer and notify ordnance maintenance personnel.
(3) PRIMER Is HEARD To FIRE. As a precaution against the
dangerous possibility of a hangfire, keep the piece pointed at the
target or in a- clear field of fire for a minimum of 64 seconds before
removing primer. Clean out primer vent, insert new primer, and
attempt to fire . If the primer is again heard to fire, wait at least
64 seconds, then remove expended primer, open breech, withdraw
unexploded charge, and examine. Failure of the propelling charge
indicates an abnormal condition.
(a) If the igniter end of the charge was against the projectile,
if the igniter charge was folded over and not accessible to the primer
flame, or if the igniter protector cap is still in place, make the correction and reinsert .
30
TM 9-424
gars. 29-30
Gas Leakages .
cause
(1)
Correction
(1)
Replace.
(2)
Replace .
or torn coverings.
(2)
rings.
d.
e.
RECOIL MECHANISM.
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TM 9-424
Correction
(2)
Relubricate.
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31 .
a.
Sticky packings .
ELEVATING MECHANISM.
Effort To Elevate Gun Uneven.
(3)
Report to ordnance
(4)
IV) .
h. Backlash in Handwheel.
(1) Wear of gears, worm, and
wormwheel.
TM 9-424
Pars. 32-33
32 . TRAVERSING MECHANISM .
a. Baeklash in Handwheel .
Cause
Carreoian
(1)
wheel.
b.
(2)
(3)
IV) .
(2)
wheel.
(4)
Section 111
CARE AND PRESERVATION
33.
GENERAL.
Par. 33
TM 9-424
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TM 9-444
Pars. 33-34
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
HOUSING
BRACKET
Pays. 34--35
TM 9-424
RA FD 39866
times. The sets should be checked with the lists in the Standard
Nomenclature Lists (ch . 9) and expended, missing, or seriously damaged parts should be replaced immediately.
35. GUN BARREL.
a. General. The wear on cannon depends not only upon the number of rounds fired, but also upon the care given the bore in cleaning,
oiling, and cooling between rounds, as well as upon consistently fol
lowing a thorough cleaning and oiling schedule. As the accuracy life
of cannon is decreased by a fast rate of fire and the attendant heat,
the piece should be washed, oiled, and allowed to cool as often as
practicable .
Cleaning Procedure.
(l.) Assemble staff sections and attach wire cleaning brush,
wrapped with burlap.
(2) Before firing, wipe clean.
(3) After firing, when the gun has cooled to a point where it will
not burn the hand, clean the bore with rifle-bore cleaner. Do not
b.
36
TM 9-424
Pars . 35-36
RA PD 39867
wipe dry. The gun will not be allowed to remain, after firing, without
cleaning. Repeat this procedure on 3 ,consecutive days thereafter or
until there is no longer evidence of sweating. After the fourth cleaning, if no firing is contemplated within 24 hours, wipe dry and oil.
(4)
Daily, while alert or active but not firing, wipe the bore clean
and renew the oil film. Every S days, clean with rifle-bore cleaner,
and wipe dry and reoil.
c. Recoil Slide. The recoil slide surfaces of the gun barrel should
be kept clean and well lubricated.
36. BREECH AND FIRING MECHANISM.
a. General.
(1) Keep the breech mechanism well lubricated. When the gun
is not in use, the breech cover should be in place to keep it clean and
free of dust
Peer. 36
TM 9-42+4
RA PO 39868
b. Breech Mechanism .
(1) After firing and on 3 consecutive days thereafter, disassemble
the gas check pad from the obturator spindle and clean all parts of
the breech mechanism, except the gas check pad, with rifle-bore
cleaner. Wipe dry and oil.
(2) Daily, while alert or active but not firing, clean with riflebore cleaner, wipe dry, and oil.
c. Gas Check Pad and Seat.
(1) Extreme care must be taken to prevent injury to the gas
check seat. Dents or deep scoring of the metal should be reported
to ordnance maintenance personnel.
(2) The gas check pad should be protected against injury. A
dented or torn outer surface will cause gas leakage.
(3) When disassembling breechblock, wipe the gas check pad
clean with clean, dry cloth (do not use dry-cleaning solvent or other
38
TM 9-424
Par. 36
RA PD 39869
FRONT
SPLIT
RING
FILLING 1N DISK
RA PD 39870
Par. 36
TM 9-424
TM 9-424
Par. 36
Par. 36
TM 4-424
RA PD 39873
RA PD 39874
TM 9-424
par. 36
RA PD 39875
RA PD 39876
Par. 37
TM 9-424
ra
PD 39855
Breechblock
TM 9-424
Par. 37
RA PD 39879
Pars. 37-38
RA Pa 39880
(5) Every two years the recoil cylinder and recuperator springs
should be disassembled by ordnance maintenance personnel for inspection, cleaning, and lubricating of recuperator springs and cylinders, also replacement of recoil piston rod parking if necessary (figs.
42 and 43) .
38.
CARRIAGE.
TM 9-424
Par . 38
RA PD 398B2
Par. 38
Gun and Carriage
TM 9-424
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pars, 38-39
Excessive handwheel backlash should be reported to ordnance maintenance personnel for correction .
d. Base Thrust Bearing and Pivot Yoke. At least once each year
the manhole covers in pedestal should be removed, the grin raised,
and base thrust bearing and pivot yoke bearing cleaned with drycleaning solvent and relubricated in accordance with the Lubrication
Order. Any slackness or play should be reported to ordnance maintenance personnel.
39.
Breech Mechanism.
(1) Remove the obturator spindle, split rings, gas check pad,
and firing mechanism. Wipe the gas check pad, clean, and dry. Lubricate with engine oil (SAE 10), rubbing it in well. Then place in
original container in armament chest. Clean other parts with drycleaning solvent, dry, -and coat with rustpreventive compound
(light) ; wrap in greaseproof wrapping paper and store in a protected
place in a chest lined with waterproof barrier wrapping paper.
Par. 39
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Gun and Carriage
e. Elevating and Traversing Mechanism. Lubricate as prescribed in Lubrication Order. Drain gear cases and completely refill
with preservative lubricating oil (medium) .
f. Pivot and Base Thrust Rollers. Ordnance maintenance personnel should be called for release of rollers. Clean rollers, roller
paths, and pivot bearings with dry-cleaning solvent ; oil with preservative lubricating oil (medium) ; and coat with rust-preventive compound.
g.
Par. 39
TM 9-424
I RECUPERATOR
X SPRI NG SCREWS
RECOIL YOKE
!2A PD 39942
k. Remove covers and seals from gun bore and breech, and scrape
out rust-preventive compound . Clean with dry-cleaning solvent and
oil bore with the prescribed oil.
I. Remove breech and firing mechanism parts from storage place.
Disassemble, clean, lubricate, and assemble.
52
TM 9-424
Par. 39
RECUPERATOR
SPRING
SCREW
RECOI Q
YOKEL
RA PQ 39903
RA PC 39904
Pars . 39--40
TM 9-424
a. The following cleaners, abrasives, and preservatives are required for use with this materiel. See TM 9-854 for detailed information.
1)
COMPOUND, rust-preventive,
heavy
COMPOUND, rust-preventive,
light
COMPOUND, rust-preventive,
thin film
GREASE, graphited, light
GREASE, O-D., No. 00
GREASE, O.D., No. 0
TM 9-424
Pars. 40-42
Section 1!!!
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
41 .
GENERAL.
Inspection should always be accompanied by corrective measures to overcome any deficiencies found. When properly carried out,
inspection and necessary corrective maintenance will insure the
maximum reliability and performance of the materiel. The inspecion outlined in this section of this manual should be made at regular
intervals, not to exceed 30 days during both active and inactive
seasons.
GUN.
Inspection
Adjustment
gars. 42-44
TM 9-424
Adjustment
b. Gas Check Pad Seat. Examine the gas check pad seat for
burs or roughness.
FIRING MECHANISM.
a. Note
action
of firing
mechanism slide in the slide housing.
BREECH MECHANISM.
c.
56
TM 9-424
Pars. 44-47
Adjustment
d. Replace damaged or de
fective gas check pad.
45.
RECOIL MECHANISM.
a. Recoil Cylinder .
Check
recoil cylinder for proper amount
of oil. At 0.0-mil elevation, the
oil should be at the level of the
filling hole.
a.
Refill if necessary .
h. Check Condition of Recoil Oil. Remove a small quantity of recoil oil through the drain
plug hole. Examine oil for water
and rust sediment .
h. If oil is contaminated,
drain, flush, and refill with clean
recoil oil.
46.
a. If maximum error is
more than 10 minutes, notify
ordnance maintenance person
nel for releveling.
47.
ELEVATING MECHANISM.
a. Check Level and Condition of Oil in Elevating Mechanism. Remove level plugs and
check level and condition of oil.
57
a.
Pars. 47-SO
TM 9-424
Adjustment
personnel .
c. If handwheel can be
moved more than one-eighth
turn without elevating or depressing, report to ordnance
maintenance personnel.
d. I f loosened, tighten.
screws.
TRAVERSING MECHANISM.
49.
a.
a. If effort is excessive,
check gears, worm, and wormwheel, also lubricate in worm
housing. If source of trouble
cannot be located, notify ordnance maintenance personnel.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
Firing Circuit.
(1)
Section 1111
REPAIR
50.
BREECH MECHANISM.
IM 9-424
b.
Par. 50
Breech Mechanism,
Pars . 51-52
TM 9-424
CHAPTER 3-SIGHTING EQUIPMENT
51 .
Plotting Board M3
Plotting Board M1904 (Whistler-Hearn)
Spotting Board M3
Spotting Board M2
Gun data computer
Percentage Corrector M1
Wind Component Indicator M1
Set forward rule type B
Prediction Scales M1
DESCRIPTION.
TIA 9-x#24
Sighting Equipment
Par. 52
RA PD 15451
Par . 52
TM 4-424
Sighting Equipment
3-inch
Telescope
TM 9-424
Sighting Equipment
Pars. 53-54
MOPTER SCALE
RA PD 15454
63
Pore. 54-57
Sighting Equipment
TM 9-424
outside of the eyepiece instead of on the eyepiece cover. Some Telescopes M1904MI may have a projection or lug extending radially
from the body and located at about the middle of the telescope.
b. The Telescope M1904 (fig. 48) differs in shape from the Telescope M 1904MII due to a construction which permits alinement of
the eyepiece with the center line of the tube, and also permits the
positioning of the open peep sight directly over the eyepiece. The
telescope is 3 1/2 inches longer, and the telescope clamping surfaces
are smaller in diameter. The shutter and clamps are reversed in position from the arrangement on the Telescope M1904MII. The diopter
scale for the 20-power eyepiece is graduated on the outside of the
eyepiece instead of on the eyepiece cover as in the Telescope
M1904MII. Some Telescopes M1904 may have a projection or lug
extending radially from the body and located at about the middle of
the telescope.
55.
OPERATION.
56.
5'7.
TM 9-424
Sighting Equipment
Par& . 57--5 8
bore sight. The breech bore sight is a disk with a small peep hole drilled
in the center which fits accurately in the chamber of the gun, The
muzzle bore sight includes a quantity of black linen cord, to be
stretched tightly across the muzzle, horizontally and vertically in the
notches thereon, and a web belt to be buckled around the muzzle to
hold the cord in place. If the issue bore sights are not available, the
removal of the firing mechanism and use of obturator spindle hole as
a peep sight, may be substituted for the breech sight. In lieu of the
issue muzzle sight, crossed strings may be attached across the muzzle
by securing them with a rubber band, string, tape or web belt.
Adjustment .
Par. 58
h.
Sighting Equipment
TM 9-424
4ptiea .
TM 9-424
Pars. 59-62
CHAPTER 4 "- AMMUNITION
59.
GENERAL.
a. Ammunition for the 6-inch Gun M1900, is of the separateloading type . The loading of a complete round requires three operations : loading the projectile, the propelling charge, and the primer.
These components are shipped separately. Armor;piercing projectiles
for this gun are shipped fuzed; high-explosive and practice projectiles
are shipped unfuzed . The fuze is assembled to the round just prior
to -firing.
6(}.
FIRING TABLES .
CLASSIFICATION.
IDENTIFICATION .
General. Ammunition and components are completely identi-
b. Ammunition Lot Number. When ammunition is manufactured, an ammunition lot number, which becomes an essential part
of the marking, is assigned in accordance with pertinent specifications .
In the case of separate-loading ammunition, a lot number is assigned
to, and marked on, each of the components--projectile, fuze, propelling charge, and primer-as well as on all packing containers. It is
required for all purposes of record, including reports on condition,
functioning, and accidents in which ammunition is involved. To provide for the most uniform functioning, all of the components in any
one lot of separate-loading ammunition are manufactured under as
67
Par. 62
Ammunition
TM 9-424
1v40DEL OF SHELL
A. C. SYMBOL-,
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RA PD 53486
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TM 4-424
Par . 62
Ammunition
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LOT NUMBER
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KIND OF FILLER
CALIBER AND
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WEIGHT ZONE
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63. CARE, HANDLING,
AND PRESERVATION,
a- Ammunition
components are packed
to withstand conditions
ordinarily encountered in
the field . Armor-piercing
Shell and shot
and dummy projectiles
are packed individually
in cratesthe armor
piercing shot Mk, 33,
.
being packed individually
in
boxes
rotating bands of these
. The
projectiles and the Mk- 29 .
are protected by
rope grommets .
High-explosive shelf are shipped
uncrated with steel
and fiber grommets
and eyebolt - lifting plugs.
Practice projectiles
70
TM 9-424
Ammunition
Par%. 63--64
other than the Mk. 29 are shipped uncrated with grommet. Fuzes,
propelling charges, and primers are packed in moisture-resistant containers. Since explosives are adversely affected by moisture and high
temperature, the following precautions should be observed.
(1) Moisture-resistant seals should not be broken until ammunition is to be used .
(2) Ammunition, particularly fuzes, primers, and propelling
charges, should be protected from sources of high temperature, including the direct rays of the sun . More uniform firing is obtained
if the rounds are at the same temperature.
b.
e.
AUTHORIZED ROUNDS .
General.
Par . 64
Ammunition
TABLE 1 .
PROJECTILE
TM 9-424
AUTHORIZED ROUNDS
FUZE FOR
PROPELLING CHARGE
WHICH ADAPTED
Service Ammunition
FUZE, PD,
M47
FUZE, PD,
M51 -1- series,
w/BOOSTER
M20 or M21
series*
- PRIMER
PRIMER,
electric,
M30
Practice Ammunition
PROJECTILE, target
practice, 105-lb
(Navy), Mk . 29, 6-in .
guns, M1900-0303AI-03A2-0505AI-05A2 and Ml
FUZE, inert,
PD, M47
PRIMER,
electric,
M30
PROJECTILE,dummy,
90-lb, Mk . 1 or
Mk . lAl, 6-in. gun
PROJECTILE, dummy,
108-lb, Mk . 2 or
Mk . 2A1, 6-in . gun
CHARGE, propelling,
dummy, single section,
PRIMER,
32-lb, M1917, 6-in . guns,
electric,
M1900-03-03AI-03A2M30**
05-05Al-05A2 and M1
Subcaliher Ammunition
See paragraph 68 .
*FUZE, PD, M51, w/BOOSTER, M20A1 or M21 ; MS 1A1, w/BOOSTER, M20A1 or M21A1 ;
M51A3, w/Bo0STER, M2IA2 ; or M51A4, w/BOOSTER, M2IA4 .
* *A fired service primer is used for drill purposes .
tThe following limitations apply to the M51 fuze, and modifications : FUZE, PD, M51 or
M51A1, w/BOOSTER, M20A1, are authorized for service and practice purposes . Their use
for service firing will be discontinued when sufficient supply of Fuzes M51A3 with Boosters
M21A2, or Fuzes M51A4 with Boosters M21A4 become available, FUZE, PD, M51,
w/BOOSTER, M21, or FUZE, PD, M51A1, w/BOOSTER, M21AI, for emergency combat
use only ; must be drop-tested before use,
72
TM 9-424
Par. 54
Ammunition
Propelling Charges.
(1) ;SINGLE-SECTION PROPELLING CHARGE FOR 90-LB AND 108-LB
PROJECTILES, This charge, a single-section type (fig. 55), consists
of a laced cloth bag containing NH (nonhygroscopic) smokeless
powder. An igniter of black powder, encased in red cloth, is assern
bled to each end of the charge .
Side
3-OZ IGNITER
WT . 1 CHG. XX LB. (Differs
WITH 4-OZ CORE
with powder lot and projectile
A-1 BLIP. PDR. LOT XX
weight)
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XX-XX (Month and year of
& M1905
loading)
XX-XX LOT XX XXX XX
(Type of powder, initials of
manufacturer, serial number
of lot and year of manufacture)
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Ammunition
LOT NUMBER,
LOADER'S INITIALS
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5 .66 MAX . -
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SETTING SLEEVE
AS INDICATED-SET FOR SUPER_
QUICK ACTION. A1 RIGHT ANGLES
(PERPENDICULAR TO AXIS OF FUIEJ
FOR DELAY ACTION .
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TM 9424
Ammunition
Pars. 6"7
- follows :
(a) Remove eyebolt lifting plug from projectile.
PACKING.
Par . 67
TM 9-424
Ammunition
Weight
(pounds)
90
0.62
124
1.53
115
1.75
109
0 .58
88
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Fuzes :
FUZE, PD, M47, packed in metal-lined box,
50 fuzes per box . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 .7
Over-all dimensions (inches)
18% 6 x 9%6 x 8'%2
Point-detonating Fuze (M51 series) w/Booster
(M21 series) packed in individual fiber containers, 25 containers (25 fuzes) per wooden
box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . 77.0
Over-all dimensions (inches)
17ii6 x 1.5 7/8 x 9132
Primers
Packed 20 per metal container, 25 containers
(504 primers) per box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Over-all dimensions (inches)
17% 6 x 16 x 6 1 '132
*Note:
grommet .
Volume
(cuhic feet)
47.8
4.87
1 .49
1.06
The outside diameter given in over-all dimensions of uncrated projectiles include the
80
TM 9-424
Par. 67
Ammunition
(Z)
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(8)
(6)
datory),
(9)
Lot number.
_ RA PV S290A
P a rs. 68-69
68.
Ammunition
TM 9-424
SURCALIBER AMMUNITION .
TM 9-424
Pans. 70-71
GENERAL.
RA PD 540& 1
Figure 61 - Armament Chest (21-0-1)
71 .
Far. 72
TM 9-424
RA PD 80934
a. The purpose and use of the Artillery Gun Book are described
in paragraph 2.
I3
41
FS
SCREWDRIVER- 15-5-45RB
SCREWDRIVER-41-5-1653-300
(EXTRA BLADES)
SCREWDRIVER-41-S-1653-355
RA PD 10x053
TM 9-424
73 .
Pars. 73-74
BAR SCREWDRIVERS .
as
Par. 74
TM 9-424
SSPREADTF4G DISK)
(SMOOTHING BRUSH)
DRAGLINE ATTACHED TO
DEVICE AND INSERTED
THROUGH BORE
SLUSHING COMPOUND
PACKED IN MUZZLE
AROUND DEVICE
(FRICTIONDISKS)
INSERTING FRI=
DISKS OF DEVICE IN
BORE
HlrS
SMOOTHING BRUSH
DRAGLINE PULLED
ASSEMBLED TO SHAFT
THROUGH BORE FROM
FRONT
SLUSH ING
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RA PD 54085
(3) By means of the dragline pull the bore greasing device and
corrosion preventive through the bore of the gun. The corrosion preventive oozes out around the spreading disk and fills the grooves or
rifling of the gun. After the friction disks enter the chamber, it is
necessary to hold a pole or staff against the friction disk in order to
slush the last several inches of rifling.
TM 9-424
Pars. 74-7S
[INCHES
RA PD 54086
BRUSHES .
a. There are three special brushes provided for use on the gun
and described as follows :
PRIMER SEAT CLEANING BRUSH (38-B-992-800) (fig. 65) .
This is a small twisted wire handle circular spiral brush. It is used
for cleaning the primer seat .
SLUSH BRUSH
BORE SPONGE STAFF
RA PD 54081
Figure 66 -- Slush Brush 6-inch Grin (641-27) (For Staff, See Fig. 93)
87
Pars . 75-77
TM 9-424
RA PD 54159
Figure 67 - Wire Cleaning Brush 6-inch Gun (64-1-31)
(For Staff, see Fig. 93)
(2)
SLUSH BRUSH (6-INCH GUN) (64-1-27) . The slush brush
(fig. 66) is a cylindrical, short-bristled brush used to coat the bore
and rifling of the gun with oil to prevent rust and deterioration.
COMMON TOOLS.
COVERS .
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0s
89
Par . 77
Organizational Spare Parts and Accessories
7M 9-424
0
a
V
ro
TM 9-424
Par. 77
RA PO 54091
Pars . 78-79
INCHES
TM 9-424
1
RA PD 54093
RA PD 54094
79 .
a. The file cleaner (fig. 73) is a flat wooden brush with wire
bristles on one side and fabric or hair bristles on the other. It is
used to clean steel dust and shavings from the teeth of files. It is
provided with a steel scorer, which is attached to the cleaner's
handle and is used to clean out the teeth of the files when the brush
fails to do so .
a. This is a copper funnel (fig. 74) with
the recoil cylinder. The mouth of the funnel
The spout is bent at a 45-degree angle from
end of the spout has a collar and groove to
92
YM 9-424
END VIEW
Pars. 79-81
}NCl-!EX
RA PD 5095
RA PR 54096
80.
Fars . 81-92
TM 9-424
SUCTION HOSE
DISCHARGE HOSE
RA PO 54097
RA Pd 54098
TM 9-424
Par. 82
RA fD 54099
RA PD 54100
Pars . 83-86
83.
TM 9-424
a. The gunner's punch (fig. 79) is a stiff steel wire with a small
steel head on one end. The punch is used as a drift to insert in the
primer vent, and punch out' a fired primer if the primer sticks in its
seat and the firing mechanism fails to eject it.
1NCNES
I "I
RA FD 54141
a. These cloth sleeves (fig. 80) are designed to fit over the arms
of the gunner and extend a little above the elbows for the protection
of the. gunner's clothes and arms .
86.
LANYARD (15-5-196D) .
TM 9-424
Organizational Spare Parts and Accessories
Par . .86
RA PD 54102
LOCKING PIN
EXTRACTOR FRAME
EXTRACTOR BARS
RA PD 54103
Pars . 87---89
87.
TM 9-424
1 Guard ring
1 Split pin
2 Extractor bars
b. To use the extractor : Start by prying the packing from its seat
in the stuffing box with the two extractor bars. Pull out the split
pin and remove the guard ring from the extractor hooks. Remove
the locking pin and open the extractor. Then close the extractor
around the piston rod (with the hooks of the extractor facing in. the
direction of the packing in the stuffing box) and insert the locking
pin. Turn the extractor to the left, with pressure on the packing,
until the hooks or needles are firmly engaged in the packing. Draw
the packing out, turning slowly to the left. In case of a stuffing box
with interior threads, if the packing is tight it should be unscrewed,
and not stripped out by the threads in the stuffing box. Unless unscrewed it would catch upon and be damaged by the threads .
88.
a. This is a small plate (fig. 83) which fits over the vent hole
in back of the mushroom head of the obturator spindle. It is used,
when firing primers for test purposes, to avoid fouling the bore of
the gun. It is stored in the same chest with the subcaliber equipment. To install the baffle, proceed as follows : Remove dummy
pressure plugs, attach baffle, and screw on with the two holding
screw's from the subcaliber chest to retain the baffle on the obturator
head . Fire the primers. Remove baffle plate and replace plugs.
Clean the vent holes and primer seat.
89.
a. This reamer (fig. 84) is used. to ream out the primer seat and
to keep it free o powder residue. Care must be exercised not to
98
TM. 9-424
Pairs. 89-90 .
BAFFLE WITH
. SCREWING
THE TWO SO UR
5
FROM SUBCALIBER CHEST
RA PD 54104
RA PD 54105
90.
99
Pars . 90-91
PROPELLING
CHARGE GAGE
TM 9-424
PROPELLING CHARGE
RA PQ 54106
RAMMER .
TM . 9-424
Par . 91
RA PD 54107
(GRADUATED SCALE)
Figure 87 - Rarnmer
RA PD 54108
Pa rs. 91--93
TAIL 9-424
RA PD 54109
RA Pd $4110
TM 9-424
Par. 93
RA Pd 54111
RA PD 54112
Pars . 93-94
LINCHES
1 2
1 3
.4 -
TM 9-424
1 1
RA PD 54113
1 __ .
INCHES
RA PD 54114
TM 9-424
Par . 95
INNER CLAWS
NOTE : TONGS ARE LOCKED
AROUND PROJECTILE BY STEEL-SHACKLE
RA PD 54115
a. The special sponges for cleaning the bore and chamber are
described below. The sponges used for common cleaning purposes
on the materiel are shown under "Supplies ."
Pars . 95-97
TM 9-424
106
TM 9-424
Par. 97
RECUXISTON ROD
'STUFFING BOX
RA PD 54117
Figure 96 - Stuffing Box Drip Pan (Model A) (75-3-2)
CLOTH 42-C-20397
NATURAL SPONGE
[ 15-5-47AX1
Figure 97 - Supplies
COTTON WASTE
(15-5-47AZ)
Pars. 97-140
Organizational Spare Parts and Accessories
TM 9-424
RA PD 541
rolled together at one end as they are used from the truck. A wooden
bar handle permits the truck to be maneuvered by one man. Projectiles are placed across the truck on the shot supports which accommodate six 6-inch projectiles.
98 .
(7.5.3-2) .
a. This is a small metal trough (fig. 96) with a bail, used to hang
on the recoil cylinder follower to catch any dripping oil that might
escape from the stuffing box when the gun and carriage are not in use.
99. , SUPPLIES .
a.
WRENCHES .
TM 9-424
Pars. 101-102
CHAPTER b - SUBCALIBER EQUIPMENT
101 .
PURPOSE.
GENERAL.
`REAR ADAPTER
SHOE)
(REAR ADAPTER
FRONT ADAPTER
Fars . 102-103
Subcaliber Equipment
TM 9-424
HAND EXTRACTOR
PRY CARTRIDGE CASE
LOOSE WITH HAND
EXTRACTOR
RA PD 54332
(STOP PLATE)
INCHES
RA PD 54133
Figure
103.
a.
FRONT ADAPTER
OPERATION.
To Load the Gun.
(1) Thrust a round into the subcaliber chamber, pushing it forward as nearly as practicable to seal against the breech face of the
tube.
(2) Close the breech of the 6-inch gun in the usual manner.
(3) Insert a standard primer (6-inch gun) in the firing mechanism of the 6-inch gun.
b.
TM 9-424
Subcaliber Equipment
INCHES
X . STOP PLATES
Pars. 103-104
RA p0 $4134
DETAILED DESCRIPTION,
a. Tube Group. The tube group (fig. 101) consists of the tube,
rear adapter with adapter shoe, adapter wedge, adapter wedge screw,
stop plates, stop plate screws, and front adapter .
b. The tube (fig. ].0].) has threads near the front end which are
not used in this assembly. Just forward of the breech hoop, the
tube is threaded to receive the rear adapter. At about the middle,
the tube is threaded to receive the front adapter. The breech end
of the tube has a rectangular concave recess at the twelve o'clock
position for hand extractor. Hales drilled at the three o'clock and
nine o'clock positions receive lugs of adjusting wrench.
Par . 104
5ubcafiber Equipment
TM 9-424
rtA PO 54135
INCH'ES'
-I z
f
RA PD 54136
Figure 104 --Rear Adapter Wedge (63-7-21 D2) and Rear Adapter
Wedge Screw (d3-7-21H)
(2) The two stop plates (fig. 102) are rectangular bronze plates
with two countersunk holes for the stop plate screws, which attach
the plates to the ends of the rear adapter segment to hold the rear
adapter shoe in place.
(3) Stop plate screws are standard 0.25 x 0.625 flat-head brass
screws.
(4) The rear adapter shoe (fig. 103) consists of a bronze casting
which supports the rear adapter and clines the tube in the bore of
the 6-inch gun. The front portion of the shoe is curved on the inside
to fit the bottom of the rear adapter and on the outside to fit the
chamber of the 6-inch gun. An integral shoulder contacts the rear
face of the rear adapter and prevents forward movement of the shoe.
A rearward extending arm is provided with a drilled hale, near the
rear end, to aid in inserting and removing the shoe.
TM 9-424
Par. 104
RA PD 34 ?37
pars . 105-106
TM 9-424
Subcaliber Equipment
,HANDSPIKE
1"
Xr
am s
''
(SCREW ON OBTURATOR
SPINDLE PLATE)
'`
105 .
a. Place the rear adapter (threaded section forward) over forward end of tube, move to threaded section just forward of breech
hoop, and screw on tube.
b. Start the rear adapter wedge screw into the rear adapter wedge
(with slotted end of screw to largest part of wedge) . Start opposite
end of screw into rear adapter. Tighten the screw enough to hold
parts together .
c. Fasten the stop plates on the rear adapter with the stop plate
screws .
d. Place the front adapter (threaded section to the rear), over
forward end of the tube, move to the threaded section at the middle
of the tube, and screw on the tube.
106.
a.
of tube .
b. Unscrew the rear adapter wedge screw from the rear adapter
and also from the rear adapter wedge.
TM 9-42+4
Pare. 106-107
Subcaliber Equipment
Xvw-=
X
7IME
..
1
X'
.1
SUBCALIBER GUN
OBTURATCR SPINDLE PLATE
3. PLACE LOCATING GAGE ON
4. SUBCALIBER GUN 15 1N CORRECT
OBTURATOR SPINDLE PLATE
ADJUSTMENT IF LOCATING GAGE
iLEAVING SPACE BETWEEN
IS PUSHED UP SNUGLY
AGAINST OBTURATOR SPINDLE
GAGE AND PLATE I
PLATE WHEN BREECHBLOCK
IS CLOSED
Figure 147 -- Adjustment of Subcaliber Gun RA PD 54139
c. Unscrew the stop plate screws from the rear adapter and remove the stop plates .
d.
Unscrew rear adapter from tube and remove over forward end
of tube.
107.
a.
b. Insert the assembled tube group, into the 6-inch gun, seating
the front adapter in the conical centering slope, with the rear adapter
wedge uppermost. Before the front adapter is fully seated, insert
screwdriver through hole in rear adapter wedge and turn the wedge
screw counterclockwise to move wedge close to rear adapter.
e. Insert the rear adapter shoe (fig. 146) in place under the
lower segment of rear adapter. Be sure shoulder of shoe contacts
rear face of segments.
Pars. 107-108
Subcaliber Equipment
TM 9-424
GUN EXTRACTOR
RA PD S4S84
Figure 108 - Subraliber Gun Removal, Using Gun Extractor
d. Remove blank pressure plugs from the obturator . Place obturator spindle plate (fig. 105) on face o obturator and fasten with
securing screws.
e. Fasten locating gage on the obturator spindle plate . Close
breech of the 6-inch gun. Locating gage should fit snugly against
the breech face of the subcaliber gun. Using the adjusting wrench,
adjust subcaliber tube by screwing forward or rearward until the
gage fits snugly against breech face.
f. When subcaliber tube is in correct position, as determined by
the locating gage, tighten rear adapter wedge by turning rear adapter
wedge screw clockwise until wedge is firmly seated against the cham
ber of the 6-inch gun. NOTE : After tightening try adjustment with
the locating gage. If adjustment has changed, loosen screws and readjust (see "Adjustment," par. 108).
108 .
ADJUSTMENT.
TM 9-424
subcaliber Equipment
Pars . 108-111
all the way back, measure the distance between plate and gage,
loosen adapter wedge, and unscrew tube one turn for each 0.1 inch.
Continue to try in this manner until gage is pushed just against
spindle plate when closing the breech. Having adjusted subcaliber
gun until locating gage is pushed against spindle plate by closing
breech, tighten the wedge screw with the screwdriver, setting the
wedge firmly back against rear slope of chamber to prevent subcaliber gun from turning. The gun is then ready to fire.
109.
110.
LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS .
Pars . 111-114
Ports
Lubricated
7M 9-424
subcaliber Equipment
Method
and/or
Application
Frequency
LUERICA71ON CHART
Required Lubricants
Amount
Remarks
Bore
Daily
Cleaning
sponge
Engine oil
SAE 10
SAE 30
Film
Adapters
Daily
Oiler
Engine oil
SAE 10
SAE 30
Film
NOTE :
Lubricate daily
and after firing.
air (Special).
112.
INSPECTION .
113.
LIST OF PARTS.
SUBCALIBER ACCESSORIES .
1 1211
1 NCHE5
RA PD 54140
TM 9-424
Par . 114
5ubcaliber Equipment
INCHES
RA PD 54141
1NCHES
RA PD 54142
b.
Par. 114
TM 9-424
Subcaliber Equipment
NC5
RA PD 54143
RA PD 54144
Guar
ExTRAcroiz
(63-13-18) (17DA) .
120
Par . 114
TM 9-424
IhfCFjES
subcaliber Equipment
s
RA PQ 54145
XN.
3 Xs
RA PQ 54145
(fig. 113) is used as a puller for removing the subcaliber gun. Its
use is necessary only when the front adapter sticks in the chamber
so that it cannot be removed with the handspike. The extractor
consists of one male rod and one female rod coupled together, one
strap, and one nut and washer. The rod (male and female coupled
together) is inserted through the bore of the subcaliber gun until
the foot on the front end of the male rod is caught against the muzzle
face of the subcaliber gun ; then the strap is placed on the rear end
of the female rod and pushed up against the breech face of the 6-inch
gun. Then, by screwing up the nut against the strap, the subcaliber
gun is loosened in the bore. The total length of the extractor coupled
together is 110 1/4 inches.
(6) HAND EXTRACTOR (63-13-17C) . The hand extractor (fig.
114) is for removal of the fired subcaliber cartridge case. It is used
as a pry, to pull out the case far enough to use the clip extractor.
The hook or lip on the extractor is inserted in the concave recess at
the top of the breech end of the subcaliber tube to pry a cartridge
case from its seat
(7) HANDSPIKE (63-13-18) (17PI) . The handspike (fig. 115)
is inserted in the chamber of the subcaliber gun for installing and
removing it from the bore of the 6-inch gun. The handspike is a
short wooden staff . It has a bronze head, with square shoulder on
one end, which is inserted into the chamber; the handle of the handspike serves as a lever to work the subcaliber gun loose from the
bore of the larger gun.
(8) LOCATING GAGE (63-13-18) (17G3) . The locating gage
(fig. 116) is a small steel clamp with set screw which is used when
inserting the subcaliber gun into the large gun. It is placed on the
Par . 114
Subcaliber Equipment
[INCH
TM 9-424
z
--
KA PD 54147
Figure 116 - Locating Gage (63-13-18) (17G3)
obturator spindle plate so that when the breech is closed, the subcaliber gun 'May be properly located in the bore of the 6-inch gun
with the proper clearance for the cartridge case between the subcaliber gun and obturator spindle plate.
(9) OSTURATOR SPINDLE PLATE (63-10-20P3) . The plate (fig.
117) is screwed to the mushroom head of the obturator spindle of
the 6-inch gun with the two securing screws,. A vent is provided
through the center of the plate for the primer flame to reach the
igniter primer in the base of subcaliber cartridge case. This vent
is cleaned with the vent cleaner after firing. The obturator spindle
plate is a flat hard steel plate with rounded ends . A hole is provided at each end for the securing screws.
(10) SECURING SCREWS (63-10-20Q3) . These two screws (fig.
117), 3/s-16NC x 0.95 are used to secure the obturator spindle plate
to obturator mushroom head.
(11) SPoNCE ROD (63-13-18) (17CA) . The sponge rod (fig.
118) is a round wooden staff used with the cleaning sponge to clean
the bore of the subcaliber gun. One end is provided with a brass
split ferrule with sliding ring for holding the cleaning sponge.
(12) STORAGE CHEST "B" (63-10-17) . This wooden chest (fig.
119) is used for storing and carrying some of the subcaliber equip
"C." The following subcaliber
ment, the rest is kept in storage chest
gun parts and accessories are carried in this chest :
122
TM 9-424
Subcaliber Equipment
Par. 114
74-1/2 INCHES
RA PD 54149
RA PD 54150
CLEANER, vent
OILER
EXTRACTOR, clip
ROD, sponge
EXTRACTOR, gun (complete) SPONGE, cleaning
EXTRACTOR, hand
TUBE, subcaliber 1,457 in.
GAGE, locating
WRENCH, adjusting
HANDSPIKE
(13)
STORAGE CHEST "C'a (63-7-24) .
This is a rectangular
wooden chest (fig. 120) used to store and. carry the remainder of the
subcaliber equipment. The following is a list of subcaliber gun parts
and accessories carried in this chest;
ADAPTER, front
ADAPTER, rear
BAFFLE, primer flame
PIN, dismounting
PLATE, obturator spindle
SCREWDRIVER
Par. 114
Subcaliber Equipment
TM 4-424
RA PO 54151
TM 9-424
Pars. 115--917
GENERAL.
117.
SUBZERO TEMPERATURES .
125
Pars . 117-118
TM 9-424
Preparation of Materiel for Use Under Extreme Conditions
e. Bore Cleaning.
(1) Cleaning a cold gun tube after firing cannot be accomplished
in the normal manner at temperatures below +32' F because the
water will freeze in the tube. If cleaning can be done while the tribe
is hot and hot -water is available, soda ash or issue soap solution will
be used . Otherwise, it will be necessary to add denatured alcohol,
or an emergency substitute (glycerine, or antifreeze compound--ethylene glycol type) to the solution. To 10 parts by volume of
cleaning solution (water and soda ash or soap), add the number of
parts of one of the antifreezes indicated below :
Temperature % F
20
10
-15
-30
-X40
Alcohol
2
4
fi 1/z
9
16
27
or
Glycerine
2 112
5
fi X/2
10
13
16
or
Antifreeze Compound
2
3 113
5
7 1/4
10
12
Pars. 118-119
TM 9-424
Preparation of Materiel for Use Under Extreme Conditions
lubricating oil (medium), at all temperatures above +32' F and
should be inspected daily for the formation of rust. The materiel
should be lubricated more frequently than is prescribed for normal
service.
b. Special attention should be given the pivot yoke and thrust
bearings. The gun must be traversed throughout its range at least
once daily and the gun pointed at a different azimuth each day, The
trunnion caps must be kept fully packed with lubricant to exclude
moisture from the bearings .
c. In excessively salty atmosphere, the lubricant film should be
replaced frequently, as the salt has a tendency to emulsify the oil
and destroy its protective qualities.
EXCESSIVELY SANDY OR DUSTY CONDITIONS .
a. If considerable dust is present when the gun is operated the
lubricant should be removed from the elevating and traversing racks
and pinions and the parts should remain dry until the action is over.
If surfaces are dry, there is less wear than when they are covered
119.
b. The breech and muzzle covers must be kept on the gun whenever firing conditions permit
TM 9-424
Pars . 120--122
DEFINITIONS.
individual maximum pressure for any type of gun is that value which
USE OF PRESSURE
ARTILLERY.
EXCESSIVE PRESSURES.
Excessive pressures are considered as follows :
TM 9-424
Fars. 123-124
123.
Gun
6-in. Gun
M1900
Rated Maximum
Pressure
(Ib per sq in .l
Permissible
Mean Maximum
Pressure
(Ib per sq in .)
Permissible
Individual
Maximum Pressure
(Ib per sq in .]
Permissible*
M*ximum Pressure
Record Shots
38,004
41,000
43,700
45,600
(Ib per sq in .)
Pars . 12S-126
TM 9-424
CHAPTER 9 - REFERENCES
125.
PUBLICATIONS INDEXES.
e.
d.
e.
f.
126.
a.
TAIL 9-424
References
Per . 126
Fuzes, primers, blank ammunition, and miscellaneous items far antiaircraft, harbor defense,
heavy field, and railway artillery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . _ . ASF Cat.
ORD 11
SNL P-7
Projectiles, separate loading, 5-in., 155-mm, 8-in.,
and 240-rnm, for harbor defense, heavy field,
and railway artillery including complete
round data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASF Cat.
ORD 11
SNL P-1
Service fuzes and primers for parts, light and
medium field artillery, including complete
round data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASP Cat.
ORD 11
SNL R-3
b.
c.
Gun Materiel.
Carriage, barbette, 6-in., M1900, M1910 and
M1910 (casemate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASF Cat.
ORD 7
SNL E-I6
Gun, 6-in., M1900, and 1908MII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ASP Cat.
ORD 7
SNL E-4
d.
Sighting Equipment.
Mount, telescope, M1904, M1904A1, M1904MI,
M1904MIAI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASP Cat.
ORD
SNL
F-135
Telescope, 3-in., M1904, M1904MI and
M1904MIl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASP Cat.
ORD
SNL F-135
Par. 127
127.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
References
TM 9-424
EXPLANATORY PUBLICATIONS .
Ammunition .
Ammunition, general . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ammunition inspection guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Artillery ammunition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .
Ballistic data, performance of ammunition. . . . . . . .
Coast artillery ammunition . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TM
TM
TM
TM
TM
9-1900 .
9-1904
9-1901
9-1907
4-205
f
Army Regulations.
Qualifications in arms and ammunition training
allowances . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. AR 770-10
Range regulations for firing ammunition for
training and target practice . . . . . . ., . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . , AR 750-10
TM 9-850
TM 3-220
FM 21-40
FM 4-20
TM 4-245
LO 9-424
TM 37-250
TM
FM
TM
FM
4-310
31-10
4-210
4-10
FM 4-75
TM 9-2304
7M 9-424
References
Par . 128
FT 6-C-2
TAR
9-424
INDEX
Page
A
Accessories
care and preservation (gun and
carriage) .........................,...................... 35
general discussion
gun and carriage
83
subcaliber ................................................... 118
Adapter, front .............. .,.... ..................... .,........ 113
Ammunition
authorized rounds
general .......... ...................................... .. . . ........ 71
tables ............. ...._........ ................ .................. 72, 74
care, handling, and preservation 70
classification and identification ...... 67
data .............,.........:.....................,....................,...,....
4
24, 72, 73, 74, 80
dummy
lot number ......_............................................. 67
marking for shipment ,..........,............ 81
packing ............... _._ ......................................... X79
Preparation for firing ........................ 19, 77
weight zone markings ........................ 68
(See also Subcaliber ammunition)
Artillery gun book ..,....................................1, 84
Bar screwdrivers .............................................
Barbette carriage (See Carriage,
barbette)
Bare greasing device .................................
Breech
closing ... .... . ......_........... ....... . ...............................
inspection . ................. ....... .................. ... ...........
opening ....... .................... ....... .................. .......... ....
Breech mechanism
care and preservation ........................
description ... ._ ............ .......... .. . .. ...... ..................
disassembly .......................................,..............
inspection .......... ......... ........... ..............................
malfunctions and corrections .........
preparation for inactive or active
season ................... . ......................................
repair .............................. . ......................................
Breechblock
inspection ............................................................
removal ,............................................... ...............
Brushes ............................. . .......................... ................
Page
54
88
91
46
13
12
Dummy ammunition
data ._................................................................ 72, 74
projectile..........,........................ 24, 72, 74, 80
propelling charge ....................... 72, 73, 80
85
85
8
18
21
37
8
44
56
30
49
59
56
41
83
72
92
58
40
11
41
56
93
58
TM 9-424
Index
Page
F - Contd.
Firing the gun _
operations
after firing ..... ...... .. ..... .. ..... . .. ...... ... .... .... .... .. 23
during firing ........ ............... ............ ... ....... 24
preparation for firing ........ ............ ... ....... 18
Force pump (plumber's) ...............-, .......... 93
Fuzes
classification ............ ....... ............................. ... 77
description ......................... .................. ......... .. ... 79
Lubrication
by higher echelon ........... . ...... .... .,......., .......
equipment for . ... ..... .. .. .. ., ..... ....... .. . ..... ... .... ....
general servicing instructions ......
Page
24
M
Malfunctions and corrections ........ ...
Mou71t, gun, traYerSin,.
y .................... -...., ....
38
56
30
25
24
30
2f.
Gun M1900
characteristics
gun .,............. ......-........................... ... .... .. .........
2
projectiles . ... ... .... ................. .... ........ ........ ... 74
data .... ......... .. ...... ....... ............ ..................... ... ...... .....
3
description ... ....... .....-.......... ........... .... ... ...... .....
5
inspection and adjustment .... ...... ..... 55
malfunctions and corrections ........, 30
preparation for firing ............... ......... .. .... 18
preparation for inactive or active
season ............ . ........ ... ........... ............... .....,. 49
to elevate or depress .... ...... ...... ......... .. ., . 21
57
Gun bore
adjustment .. ....... ....... .. ..................... ...... ... ...., . ... 55
cleaning ...................... ....... ...... .................... .. . ... .. 1$
inspection ... ....... .. ... ........................ ...... ..... 18, 55
98
12
57
51
49
13
uses ........, ........ ......... ................ . .,... ..., ...........,.... ..., ... 128
Primer flame baffle ...,......., ..........,........... ..... 98
56
98
84
76
77
74
7"7
99
Propelling charges
135
73
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Rammer
caution ................ .................. ... . . ... . .. .....................
description ....... ..................................................
Recoil, slow .......................................,...............,..
Recoil mechanism
care and preservation-_ .........................
data ...........................................................................
description .........................................................
general .................................................:................
inspection ------------ ____.................. ..................
malfunctions and corrections ............
preparation for inactive or active
service .. ............. . ... ..... ... ....................... ... .
Recoil oil, checking ................:......................
Recoil slide, inspecting surfaces ......
Recoil system .......................................... . .....
Records and reports .......................................
Recuperator spring cylinders ...............
101
100
32
,44
4
13
12
57
31
51
20
56
14
1
)4
Page
Subcaliber accessories
general discussion ............. ....... ................... 118
list o ..................................................................... 119
Subcaliber ammunition
data ................................................................... . .. ..... 72
general discussion ....................................... 82
Subcaliber equipment
general discussion .. .. ............. ............. . ..... 109
preparation of materiel for use
under extreme conditions ...... 125
Subcaliber gun
adjustment ......................................................... 116
data ...........................................................................
3
inspection and list of parts ............ 118
installation ......................................................... 115
lubrication instructions ........................ 117
operation and detailed description 111
removal, care, and preservation ...... 117
Supports, shield . .. ... .......................................... 18
136
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60
fit
63
57
4
21
33
46
16
12
58
33
114
111
108